An island full of fantasy vikings
An island full of fantasy vikings
As I have written on several occasions, I spend some of my free time reading and indexing Landnámabók (the Book of Settlement). It’s a fascinating read, at least for people who have a compulsion towards collecting names and/or indulging themselves in anecdotes of the Viking Age — so, me, in essence. My names index is …
Has only recently come to Bjartey because she was fostered by Garðar Blackmantle in [Sweden], a rich and powerful jarl. Her foster-father and her father had decided it was time for her to “come home” so she can marry someone in Bjartey — mainly to increase her father’s influence. She doesn’t feel at home at …
When Sólmundr adopted him, Ómarr quickly learned the language. They remain very close and always sail together. Tells his foster-father everything and expects the same, so he has no idea that his foster-father is gay, and has always attributed not having a foster-mother to them being away from home so much of the time. Cannot …
Collects and grows roots and herbs and uses them as spices, in ointments, and as medication. She also sells them by walking from farm to farm at the end of the summer, and attending gatherings and markets in the village. Every time, she has to take her two daughters with her which makes their journey …